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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Powder Explosion 1t Lafiin, Pa

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa., Dec. 14.-A terrific explosion occurred at the powder works of DuPont & Co.,, at Lafiin, yesterday after noon. The glazing and canning mills were blown to atoms. Some timber and ma- chinery was thrown 300 yards by the force of the explosion. A spark, generated by friction, caused the explosion. A workman saw the flash and pulled the danger bell, when all the employees fled except Louis Search. He could not get out of the glazing mill in time, and was fatally burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14

MT. Pyne Escapes from Lisfinny Castle.
 DUBLIN, Dec. A-Mr. Pyne, M F., who has been barricaded in Lisfiuny Castle, his home, in County Waterford, resisting the efforts of the police to arrest him, left the castle yesterday, eluding the pollce senti- nels and taking a car that was awaiting him. He drove to some unknown place The police are securing the country for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
A Policeman's Lot in Chicago,

CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-Policeman Luke Col leran was fatally injured by being thrown off Randolph street viaduct yesterday after
 noon. He was detailed to arrest a gang of ''shell workers" on the viaduct, and placed Ell Hall, one of them, under arrest, when the others rushed oet, rescued the prisoner, and threw Colleran over the railing. The officer struck on a flat car loaded with iron.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Advocating Strict Sabbath Observance.

. sNEw YORK, Dec. 14.-Mayor Rowland, of Toronto, Ont, addressed large audience in Steinway hall last night in advocacy of strict observance of the Sabbath. He said that under his administration even street cars and milk wagons had disappeared from the streets of Toronto on Sunday. MT. How land was introduced by Elliot F. Shepard. Rev. Joseph Cook, of Boston, also spoke. Resolutions denouncing liquor selling and all business and travel on Sunday were adonted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14

work of pitching the ring was at once begun. The selection of the spot proved to be most unfortunate.
 It should h ave been on higher ground and further a ay from the water. Under the circumstance, a n ad journment was found to be neces- sary after a few rounds. had been fought. At 7:3 the ring was com pleted. It was of the regulation di-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
A Religious Boycott.

B1DDEFoRD, Me-, Dec. 1.-The Irish and French Catholic residents are boycotting J. R. Libby's dry goods store, because MT. Libby was prominent in support of Justin D. Full ton when he lectured here against the Roman church. The store is the largest dry goods store in town Mir. Libby says his Protestant trade IS increased enough to make up for the los If the Catholic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Panic at a Fire.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 14.-The Sawyer Electric Light company's building, 299 and 3O1 Park avenue, was burned late yesterday after noon. Loss, $3O,000. A panic occurred among the 100 girls employed in the place, wuo rushed for the doors and stairs in great excitement Several tainted, but were res cued by the uremen, and all escaped without serious injury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Freshmen Choose a Glass Hat.

ITHACA. N. Y., Dec. 1.-The freshmen of Cornell university held a meeting yesterday for the purpose of adopting class hat. The one chosen is a modified form of the familiar mortar board, having instead of the square board square piece of black cloth. The button will be of purple and the tassel of old gold, the class colors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
The Robinson Trial.

BOSTON, Dec 14.-In the Robinson trial to-day, Dr White testified that while at tending Willie Robinson, he asked the boy who gave him his food and medicine, but the boy could not answer as he became un- conscious. Witness denied having told Mrs Robinson what poison had been found in the boys stomach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
THE BULLETIN OF COMMERCE.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK. Dec. 13-Money closed at 4x per cent The lowest rate was { and the highest 4lS. Exchange closed quiet; posted rates, 4sII4G 4ssk: actual rates, 4S1@4.S1A for sixty days and 4S5@4S5N for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 11914; is, coup, 126 bid; 4lSs, do., 107l4 bid.
 The stock market was moderately active this morning, and prices ruled firm. At the opening there was slight pressure to sell, but this soon died away. and after the first call prices advanced with but little interruption up to noon. At that hour prices, as compared with closing of last night, were fractionally higher. Manhattan,Ele- vated was exceptionally weak, and declined 4 per cent. The market was little more active after midday. but the tone was not so strong. The bears raided the list repeatedly during the afternoon. and succeeded in forcing prices down quite sharply, prices closing at the lowest figures of the day. The decline ranged from S to ls4 per cent. Manhattan recovered a part of the early decline, closing only 2A per cent. lower.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
A Husbands Vengeance.

CARBoNDALE, Ills, Dec. 14.-Charles H. Hundly shot and killed Web Weller at l o'clock yesterday morning Hundly discov- cred Weller in a compromising situation with his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
To Tax Adulterated Lard.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Mr. Dawes intro duced a bill in the senate yesterday provid- ing for tax of one cent pound on domes- tic adulterated lard, and a tax of two cents on the imported article. The bill also pro- vides that the manufacturer of adulterated lard shall pay a license fee of s1,0O0, the wholesaler $500 and the retailer $50 per year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
German Press on the French Cabinet.

BERLIN, Dec 1.-The German opinion of the Tirard ministry is that it is harmless but cannot last. The North German Ga zette says it is not a political, but 8 busi- ness cabinet. The Prussian Cross Gazette thinks it will soon die and is full of sinis- ter prophecies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
GROWN PRINCE WORSE.

pr Mackenzie Hastens to San Remo.-A
 Medical Council Summoned.
 LONDON, Dec 14-Dr Mackenzie left the the city this morning in specisl train for San Reno, where the crown prince is stop ping.
 A Daily News special reports that the Clown Princes throat is worse and special medical council has been summoned at San Remo. This accounts for the sudden departure of Dr Mackenzie to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Will Go Round the World.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 14-Robert Garrett has finally decided on the transpacific trip. A private telegram received here says at he and his party will sail from San Francisco for Japan and India, and will then con- tinue on tour around the world. The health of the party is reported good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
BANK wREckER HOPKINS ON TRIAL.
The Defence Will Claim That All Wero
 the Servants of Harper.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 13.-Benjamin E. Hop- kins, assistant cashier of the defunct Fidelity bank, came into court promptly at the hour of 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon. Hopkins looked paler than was his wont in times gone by; but this is readily attributed to his long confinement in jail. He was accompanied by his son Char rles who captured Harnerss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Big Failure in Philadelphia.

PH1LADELPHIA, Dec. A.-Searle, Vanne- man & Co.,, jobbers of notions and white goods, made an assignment yesterday for the benefit of their creditors. The liabilities are placed at $265, 5,000, but the assets ara not yet known. The principal creditors are Philadelphia, New York and Boston houses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Murdered for 81OO.

MILWAUKEE, Dec Alderman Hoch- kock, Finlander, was murdered at the Yenk hotel yesterday morning. He was railway laborer and arrived here Monday, having about $1O0. Robbery is supposed to have been the motive of the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Life was Worthless Without Her.

COLUMBIA, S. C., Dec. 14.-Hodge Bur nett, a prosperous young farmer of this county, was found in the woods a mile from his home with his throat cut and a razor in his hand. The death of his wife few days ago unbalanced his mind and caused him to commit suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
To Succeed Commissioner Sparks.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-There is a strong probability that MT. Stocksager, the pres ent deputy commissioner of the public land office, will shortly be elevated to the head of that important bureau He is stro gly urged by Senator Voorhes and Congress man Holman. and Col Villas has agreed to recommend him to the president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Their Liabilities SaS5, 900.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 1.-The principal creditors of Vannernan & Co, who made an assignment yesterday, are New York and Boston houses. The companyis habil- ities are S275, 900: assets unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Senator Faulkner to be Seated.

WASHINGTON. Dec. A.-The senate con- mittee on r--; ves and elections devoted several hours srday to a consideration oi the West Virginia contested election case
 Both the contestants addressed the commit tee, and both submitted printed briefs The committee discussed the matter for an hour, and determined unanimously to report in favor of Mr. Faulkner's title to the vacant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14

the ruses employed to throw people of were many. Between 1O:80 and II p. ID. at North river dock contained the chosen few who were privileged to see the mill About twenty embarked on a chartered tug, which left the dock precisely at II o'clock. The run to the battle-ground was uneventful At 0:45 a. m. the ground was reached, and the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14

His Skull Broken in a Saloon Fight.
 FERGUS FALLS, Minn., Dec. 14.-In a saloon fight yesterday, Harry Bell, aged 20, broke the skull of an unknown Norwegian with club. Bell escaped. The Norwegian cannot recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14

A venue .hurch, Newark, last Sun day, that he would not be connected with the orthodox ministry after Jan.
 l, speculation has been rife as to his future plans. MT.
 Pentecost said yes terday: "What l sha.-s try and do is simply to obtain a -Iooo f0 proo oh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
H;cn License in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 14-The city council yesterday fixed S1, 300 as the cost of retail liquor sellers license. The ordinance re stricts liquor stores to certain streets ana provides for strict regulation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
A Canadian Postofac. Burrlarized

A Canadian Postoffice Burglarized.
 TORONTO, Ont, Dec. 1.-The postCfiice at Norwood, Ont, was robbed early Saturday morning of s11,O00 in cash, SIC, GOO in notes and securities and $500 in stamps by bur- glars, who used explosives in their work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Nd Casa Against Mi. wilson

No Case Against M. Wilson.
 PARIS, Dec. l4.-The court of arraignment has pronounced that no case has been estab- lished against M Wilson, M. Grevy's son-in- law. in connection with the decoration scan- dals. The charges against him have therefore been dropped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Turned Over to Connecticut Authorities.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-William Harris, the shoplifter, who escaped from the Su- ferred to officers from Hartford in the Tombs Police Court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14

Discussing MT. Higgins Successor.
 WASHINGTON, Dec A.-In the prospect of the early resignation of MT. Eugene Higgins as appointment clerk of the treasury depart ment, MT. George w. Albright, of Albany, N Y., now assistant chief of the bureau of mercantile marine, is being pressed by New York congressman for the position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
HUGH o. PENTECOST.

in Newark on Sunday nights. I shall pro- ceed at once to make the necessary arrange ments to start the church. I want it to be under no ones patronage. The first few evenings will decide whether it is feasible or not. If cannot make a living preaching in this manner, shall simply go back to my old trade of sticking type."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
A Brewery Bnrned.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec 1.-The Union brewery was destroyed by fire this morn ing, entailing loss of S60,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Kalakaua,s Salary Reduced.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14.-Advices from Honolulu are to the effect that the newly elected legislature has cut down the sala- ries of all stato officials and has also ma- terially reduced the kings salary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Weather Indications. q.

For Thursday, in New Jersey, eastern New E~.L,----.----- p----- yi----;~,- and in New England. fair to partly cloudy, slightly warmer weather, with fresh southerly to easterly winds, followed by increasing cloudiness and rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
INDlANAS TELEPHONE LAW.
1t Resulted in the Establishment of Pay
 Stations.

nc Hcsufttd m tht fstahIfshhheht uf Fay
 Stations.
 BOSTON, Dec 1.-The first witness be- fore the assembly telephone Investigating committe this morning, was William A. Hovey, an expert electrician connected with the American Bell company, at Bos- ton. It is part of his duty to familiarize himself with the telephone service of the different states. He said that the Indiana law regulating rates had caused 400 pay stations to be established in Cincinnati. The general tendency of such law was toward the establishment of pay stations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Rev. MT. Pentecost's Plans.

NEWARK, N. J., Dec. A.-Since Rev. Hugh o. Pentecost announced to the Belleville
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14

Breadstuffs exports from the United States during November past aggregated in value s9, 503. .T03, against $12, 5ss, ,s4l in November, 1886.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14
Kinsella's sIurderers Acquitted.

LONDON, Dec 1.-The emergency men
 charged with the murder of Kinsella, in County Wicklow, were to-day acquitted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-14

Bismarck's Health Improving. BERLIN, Dec 14-Bismorck's health is steadily improving.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-08

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she Child she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
Whom abe had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-08

THAT feeling of extreme debility is entirely
overcome by Hoods Sarsaparilla. 81 was tired
all over but Hoods Sarsaparilla gave me new
life and strength" says a Pawtueket, r. L. lady.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists. 81
a bottle, or Six bottles for So.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-08

DIED.
MANKEDICK-At his residence. two miles south
east of the city, on Churchman pike. Henry Man
hedick, on Dec. 5, at 735 p. M. aged sixty-thret
years. nine months and ton days. Funeral Thursday
Dec. 8. at 1:3O p m, from the German Protestant
Orphans Home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-08

SOCIETY MEETINGS.
NTAsoNIC-CENTER LODGE. NO. %, F. & A.
NI M.-"Brethren we will meet q the lodge
room Thursday, 9Th inst, at / o'clock for the
purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother
JOHN vANSTAN, W. NJ
A. IzoR, Secretary.
ATASONIC - PENTALPHA LODGE, NO. 564
WI +. and A Masons. Special meeting in Masonic
Temple this Thursday evening, at 1850 O'Clock,
for work in the first degree
JOHN W. STAUB. W. NJ
WILLIAM II. SMYTHE. Secretary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-08
THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Substance of the Annual Report of the
Secretary of the Treasury.
He Wishes Specific Orders as to Disposition
Of the Surplus, and Hints Very Strongly
at Restriction of Silver Coinage.

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE annual report OF
The Secretary of the Treasury was sent TO the
Speaker of the House to-day. The ordinary
revenues of the government from all sources for
the fiscal year ended June so, 1887, were
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-27

S %lties, f nsserthsle aSpf that 9Re result IT," q The OK:
otherwise than as OF the utmost value to
psychological investigation.
IN conversation tho other day q gentleman
unmistakabie, that he had himself frequently
SO he called Il, to places thousands Of miles
distant. Though comparatively speaking IN
amateur In this, mysterious art, he had, ON one
tative on board Of a ship 500 leagues from land,
70 visit 9 friend concerning whose safety on the
A practiscd expert in the science, he declared,
could despatch his spiritual entity.ior such
the 6sn nsssa6 BODY yb sss soni to se 81 ir an %irinite q c @STG
travel on the wings OF. thought from planet TO
planet. and view with incorporeal eye the awful
mechanism of the universe.
But why should not oven yop employ the
power you possess for some useful purpose = i
asked RsH ,arm , y, iy, not ,b prq gS%e yeg Of a the aa R2Sa' an al
discover n few mines OF gold and, diamonds 2
Compared with tho riches you might so readily
GRASP; the wealth OF threo-eard Monte oristo
A gentle smile oversrread tho coupten9nce
al my he th rspiIGra, y "Sa0 iittIe nSn,derst My as .he
conditions under which the faculty we speak OF
is acquired. Only through, the cultiyation OF q
rial ambitions. may tho would-be disciple Of
the divine Mahatmas l hons, i9 sTasip tS g. ,i IsniT1sda
rmS tae | eniey st to su,cl, base uses a.i Il would OF leave
me. Nay, more, should myself be exposed to
the utmost danger. l have reason to believe
that fatal accidents not inireIuently occur to
rash explorers In the mysterious realm of the
Beyond. My own astral body, let us say. Is alb
sent in South Africa. While on its travels 1t is
tempted. and, not being rs yet entirely cloansed
from the soil Of earthly passion. 1t succumbs;
frame, but cannot. by reason OF its unworthi.
ness, and in consequence OF this misfortune, l
perish, physically" 49,
'"But what becomes Of your spiritual ontity?"
I inquired, much Interested.
II would rather not go more, deeply into the
dropped. l have been wondering ever since.
however, what would happen II n. couple of
wandering spooks should Ivy mistake change
places upon returning to their owners. What
remarkable complications such an error would
occasion. to be sure! The. case of DR.. Jekyll
and Mr.. Hyde would be nothing to 1t.
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DRESS REFORM FOR MEN.
ROston's Declaration on tho Suhjoct-New
styles mt the Hub.

Ffome the Chicago Tribune
BOSTON, Nov. ls.-Boston has declared It.
but for men. light years ago it BECAME the
fashion to cultivate extreme simplicity In
esehcMea in f fa1os of s Gs!f i snirst mot TeFe
o%f-pearl. and even watch-chains We're not worn
with evening dress. MI. Evander Berry. Wall
dudes. though already considered a chosen
exponent OF good taste In dreSs.was criticised
III sp Wi.n a s IT eIIs s of the 81 fh Ianss a}ms assS%s
for a shirt-button. But now all this is changed.
The tendency ut present is in, the direction Of
Roston are searching the haberdashers shops
that word is English, you know for gorgeous
n9nyelties iG the way Of linen and neckware.
wore broad sashes OF bright-colored silk about
their waists. Next season this picturesque
in the East, In tho matter OF shirts: however,
tho change IN style Is most interestingly per-
feptiGls. ha The white shirt T. i. no longer en- ,egle !:
collar Of snowy linen. The very latest-just
imnortel-has three colors. dark red, light
about one inch in width coloresd cuffs iffis'p sts
tached and white collar. Another is Of white
~piGhGn : NH Northumberland between
vari.e sao r,GS six ii .n' I flsos faso aiteoM sh inte Of tho He
most distinguished Boston dude is cream-col-
Another kind is made OF light rose pique. with
little dots of white silk floss sprinkled through
i. A short tlmo ago shirts, with stripes an
light blue; were regarded as the correct thing.
and could only BIO obtained to order at fabu-
lous expense; but the cheap furnishing goods
shops brought them out ready.made at SI.I9
apiece: and the trade In then. was killed.
A. shirt that Is worn u great deal by well men
In Boston has three narrow lines OF black run
ming close together across tho bosom. at inter-
walls OF four inches. Dress shirts must open in
front-as do all shirts .nowadays-and must
have u narrow strip Of embroidery running
down. the middle. edge. The embroidery is
done by hand and is very fine. Such shirts cost
81 apiece. Pale green piIue, shirts are ex:
them have large white silk figures worked in.
The fashionable waistcoat Just now Is Of
broiderod in silk with lowery patterns. This.
OF course, Is for evening. Knee breeches, too,
arc rapidly coming Into favor.
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TIE Man.
A New Theory Ne to tho Identity ef the
Mysterious Wnnderer.

NEW HAVEN, Nov. 90. John Welton OF
Terryville. who Is we'll known throughout the
northwestern part OF Connecticut rs q poet
and authority In matters OF local history, has
advanced n new theory rs to the probable
identity Of the Leather man." 80,
1t has been generally believed by those who
have from time TO timo como In contact with
this eccentric individualthat he is John Bourg-
lay. a demented Frenchman. The most COM
mon story regarding him Is that he was Tilted
by a girl In his native country and came to this
country to bury his sorrow In solitude. Select
ing Connecticut rs his home, he has for twenty
years wandered about. clothed entirely In
leather, sleeping In caves, and eating roots
and berries or whatever any one CHANGED to
give him.
Mr.. Welton takes no stock In the love story,
but believes the leather to be q fugi-
tive from justice and OF negro origin. He says:
There was one time. near New Hartford. q
nn9f sRfhnns resort 9 called the parkhampsted =
piSce Of refuge for thieves es' and fu outlaws, "a and
derived It's name from the fact that Mt night 1t
could be seer, for miles around by the light
between the logs OF which the. cabin was con-
structed. The gang which rendezvoused there
was composed Of whites. negroes, and half
authorities. Soon after this the I" Leather
no means improbable that he is ono OF the half
breed negroes who escaped. and pursues this
The leather man does not steal. Sympnthet-
10 women and children, and mon who look
upon him with curious eyes, provide him a
good living. About every newspaper reporter
In the state has tried to CLEAN from him his
history. but their efforts aro invariably re.
wnrded by tho answer to oil questionings. Il
do no." The headouarters of this curious man
are supposed 10 be near Terryyillc. in what Is
called Tory Dem u spot combining tho nat
Of Il hut. 1t was made famous during the
Revolution as the hiding place of Tories.
The leather man apncars periodically In
nenrly every town in the State. He is nevor
molcsted and never begs. His odd clothing
consists of pieces of leather sewed together
and wood -soled shoes. He carries II change of
nnderclothing in q little leather sack and, n
walking stick of hickory. He appears to be
about 60 years OF ago and weighs IT'S pounds.
Even in his rough state he Ia u good looking
man and possesses u physique which is nearly
perfect. Ii is doubtful whether the true story
OF his life will over be- learned.